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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2023

Penile revascularization using the descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery: An alternative vascular graft.

Vittorio Ramella, Giovanni Papa, Federico Zorzi, Michele Rizzo, Tommaso Cai, Giovanni Liguori

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Article in International journal of surgery case reports, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Vittorio RamellaDepartment of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Unit, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Giovanni PapaDepartment of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Unit, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Federico ZorziDepartment of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, Urology Unit, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Michele RizzoDepartment of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, Urology Unit, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Tommaso CaiDepartment of Urology, Santa Chiara Hospital, Trento, Italy.
Giovanni LiguoriDepartment of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, Urology Unit, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy. Electronic address: gliguori@units.it.
University of Trieste · ITOspedale Santa Chiara · IT

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Abstract

introduction and relevanceMicrosurgical revascularization stands as the preferred method for addressing erectile dysfunction (ED) resulting from traumatic penile arterial insufficiency. Traditional microarterial bypass surgery (MABS) techniques have typically relied on utilizing the inferior epigastric artery (IEA) as the graft vessel. However, issues such as endothelial dysfunction in the vessel and alterations in abdominal tissue can negatively impact surgical outcomes. MABS using the descending branch of the lateral circumflex artery of the femur (DLCFA) should be proposed as a surgical option for penile arterial revascularization. CASE PRESENTATION: A 29-year-old who experienced ED after a pelvic bone fracture with hypogastric vascular injury was referred to our center. Preoperatory penile Doppler ultrasound (PDU) examination documented the presence of arterial insufficiency. Selective hypogastric angiography pointed out the interruption of arterial blood flow at the level of the distal right internal pudendal artery. CASE DISCUSSION: Access to the dorsal penile artery was gained through an infrapubic incision, the DLCFA pedicle was isolated through an incision along the anterolateral right thigh. After its transposition, the arterial bundle was anastomosed to the dorsal penile artery in an end-to-end fashion. Intraoperative PDU has been used to verify the patency of the anastomosis. At 6 months follow-up, optimal flow parameters on PDU were persistently registered, and the patient had consistent clinical improvement on the IIEF-5 score.

conclusionDLCFA grafting for penile revascularization is a suitable therapeutic option in traumatic ED due to its size and accessibility. Further experience is necessary to compare clinical outcomes among different revascularization techniques.

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Case reportErectile dysfunctionIIEFPenile revascularizationTrauma

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